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Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s special relationship to the NAC
September 8, 2022It is with much sadness that the National Arts Centre (NAC) learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join Canadians, and people around the world, who mourn her loss, and share our deepest sympathies with the Royal Family. At this solemn time, we look back with great…
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Black Theatre Workshop’s Artist Mentorship Program Showcase
June 30, 2022On June 3 and 4, AMP (the Artist Mentorship Program) based out of Black Theatre Workshop, presented their annual Industry Showcase, in partnership with NAC English Theatre. AMP, is a six to seven-month program offered to emerging artists at the beginning of their careers. The mission is…
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Celebrating women in the performing arts on International Women’s Day and every...
March 8, 2022Music, dance and theatre featuring women throughout the years on NAC stages Since opening its doors over 50 years ago, the National Arts Centre has had the privilege of inviting, hosting, and investing in numerous women-centred events and projects. This International Women’s Day we look…
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Celebrating Black voices this February and throughout the year at your NAC
February 1, 2022NAC English Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop set to begin a historic co-curation partnership More music, dance and theatre featuring Black Canadians will hit the NAC stage in February and beyond, including an exciting first – a shared curation model for the national stage. First…
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Chatting with Film Festival curator Asinnajaq
January 27, 2022Kwey! ᑐᙵᓱ! Welcome! Bienvenue! Coming to the National Arts Centre! qaummatitsiniq nunarjuamit qaujimajakkanik Film Festival, March 16 to 20th, presented by NAC Indigenous Theatre. This festival will feature Inuit films both online and on the Kipnes Lantern. qaummatitsiniq nunarjuamit…
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Nina Lee Aquino Appointed Next Artistic Director of NAC English Theatre
January 6, 2022Nina Lee Aquino has been appointed Artistic Director of NAC English Theatre, effective August 29, 2022. Nina Lee Aquino is an award-winning Filipino-Canadian director, dramaturg and teacher who has tirelessly advocated for the representation and flourishing of IBPoC voices in Canadian…
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My Journey Through Colours
December 3, 2021Deaf (Ghanaian-born) Toronto visual artist Peter Owusu-Ansah believes we can communicate through our eyes, not just words. His beautiful works vibrate with colour and energy. A series of new digital works by the award-winning artist will be featured on the National Arts Centre’s Kipnes…
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Reflecting on Chosen Family on Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 19, 2021Featured for the first time on National Non-Binary People’s Day and during Ottawa’s Pride celebrations, Margot Durling’s Chosen Family lights up the Kipnes Lantern once again for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). TDoR is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of…
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ThisGen Fellowship 2022 Call for Applications
November 18, 2021Why Not Theatre, in partnership with the National Arts Centre, is excited to announce the 2022 iteration of ThisGen Fellowship, a national initiative that supports BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Women and Non-Binary performing arts practitioners get to the next stage in their…
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The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards One-Hour Television Special
November 16, 2021This year’s Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards celebration are unique for many reasons. Instead of a live event, it’s a television special that will air on CBC/Radio-Canada on CBC TV, ICI TÉLÉ and the free CBC Gem and ICI TOU.TV streaming services on Friday, November 26 at 7 p.m. |…
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EXPO 2020 Dubai
September 28, 2021The NAC is collaborating with Global Affairs Canada to present a broad spectrum of Canada’s performing arts at Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place in the United Arab Emirates from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. Jill Barber, Les Grands Hurleurs and Beòlach kick off Canada’s dynamic and…
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Franco-Ontarian Day 2021
September 24, 2021Afin de pouvoir nous rapprocher, d’ici jusqu’à Fauquier… To mark Franco-Ontarian Day, on September 25, the NAC is proud to showcase the talented mural artist Mique Michelle on its Kipnes Lantern once again. The NAC’s doors were closed and the streets of downtown Ottawa were pretty quiet…
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Orange Shirt Day and the First Ever National Truth and Reconciliation Day...
September 22, 2021On September 30, Canadians observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federal statutory holiday. This is the day Canadians wear orange to remember the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools and never returned, and to honour Survivors,…
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Black Theatre Workshop Extended as Co-Curating Company for NAC English Theatre
July 13, 2021In December 2020, National Arts Centre English Theatre, in partnership with Black Theatre Workshop (BTW), announced an unprecedented, shared curation model for the national stage. NAC English Theatre committed to the annual appointment of a Co-Curating Company in Residence, and as the…
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Beyond the Binary with Margot Durling’s “Chosen Family”
June 22, 2021MARGOT DURLING’S CHOSEN FAMILY CELEBRATES GENDER BEYOND THE BINARY New animation representing the diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities aims to make youth feel valued, supported, and safe. “By supporting this work, the NAC is saying ‘we don’t just believe in this message for this time of…